Strange Brewfest Returns to Port Townsend For 8th Year!

Time to start thinking about Strange Brewfest 2012! Back again for its 8th Annual celebration of stand out grog and incredible people, its only two months away.

This festival is a celebration of the unique spirit that the now-closed Water Street Brewing once encompassed. Strange Brewfest is a chance to see the creativity of Washington’s wonderful brewing community.

If this is the first time that you ever read this blog, you might not know about our affinity for a former brew house known as Water Street Brewing. The iconic pub once ruled the streets of Port Townsend, Washington, with incredible food, heartwarming charm and of course – excellent beer. If you need to catch up on why we loved (and still love) it so very much – read this post.

Of course, many of us were concerned that Water Street’s closing spelled the end to this event. But Nina and Mark, the committed owners of the former pub, have made sure that Strange Brewfest continues on! Last year’s event was the first to be held at the American Legion Hall in downtown Port Townsend. Once again, strange times will go down at the Legion building, a place that the organizers found successful last year.

If you are a brewer and want to showcase your exotic grog at the festival, please complete this Brewer’s Application and have it submitted as soon as possible. Submission instructions are included in the form and you can contact the festival crew at info@strangebrewfestpt.com with any questions.

Check in with the Water Street Facebook page to learn more about the event as we inch closed to the big date. God I miss Water Street Brewery. Here is the event info:

Strange Brewfest 2012

Strange Brewfest PT

206.499.9150

info@strangebrewfestpt.com

Strange Brewfest 2012

Downtown Port Townsend at the American Legion

January 27-29, 2012

The Eighth Annual Strange Brewfest is just around the corner. This iconic celebration of uniquely crafted brews from around the Northwest will be held in downtown Port Townsend at the American Legion Hall on January 27-29, 2012.

This three day event will include over 30 breweries, featuring as many as 60 different styles of beer. As usual, the majority of beers to be sampled will only be available at this festival, because each brewery is strongly encouraged to be as creative as possible in concept and development of their quaffs.

This year’s festival will be loaded with music and entertainment all weekend. All three days will boast a tremendous lineup of gifted, energized musicians. We will have a costume contest on Saturday night. And, as usual, we will hold an awards ceremony on Sunday, with awards being given to the favorite breweries of the festival as voted on by you, the festival goer.

Enjoy delicious food outside from a variety of local vendors, while witnessing some of the zany antics this festival is known for.

This event is 21 and over and cash only.

To purchase tickets in advance, and to get all of the details for this one of a kind event, please visit www.strangebrewfestpt.com or ‘like’ us on facebook at Strange Brewfest 2012.